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Dubliner Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (58)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Irish whiskey
1/2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
1/2 fl oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura

How to make

Glass

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.

Method

  1. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 10/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Dubliner Cocktail contains 194 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 28.32% alc./vol. (56.65° proof)
  • 25.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

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History

Adapted from a recipe by Gary 'gaz' Regan in 1999 in New York, USA for St. Patrick's Day that year.


THE DUBLINER
Family: French-Italian: Whiskey and Brandy
Created by gaz regan for St. Patrick's Day, 1999.
This is an easy recipe to break down and analyze. Without the Grand Marnier, the formula is a Manhattan-style drink that calls for Irish whiskey instead of bourbon or rye. Add the Grand Marnier, supplement the orange flavors with some orange bitters, and voilà, it's a new drink.

2 ounces Irish whiskey
½ ounce sweet vermouth
½ ounce Grand Marnier
Orange bitters to taste
1 maraschino cherry (green if possible), for garnish


STIR AND STRAIN into chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.

Gary Regan, The Joy of Mixology, 2003

Review

A Manhattan variation calling for Irish whiskey instead of bourbon or rye, mixed with equal parts sweet vermouth, orange liqueur and a dash of orange bitters - respectfully Regan's Orange Bitters.

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Comments & Discussion

Dave Smith
I agree with Fernando, definitely an orangey drink. Used Jameson Black Barrel, Cointreau, noilly prat red vermouth. Initially I forgot the orange bitters and that really made a difference. I have Gary Regan’s book The Joy of Mixology where he says they invented the Dubliner for St Patrick day 1999. Definitely recommend.
score: 1
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Many thanks, Dave. I've added a quote from The Joy of Mixology.
score: 1
William Smith
Nice flavor, nice balance. But the flavor of the whisky was lost in the Grand Marnier IMHO. Next time, I think I'll try this with bourbon.
score: 1
Fernando Yu
I used Dolin.. It was quite a orange forward drink.. And boozy!
score: 2
Patrick Valentino
This was great. I split the vermouth with Punt E Mes and went well (so I think)
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
Good balance. We used Martini & Rossi Fiero for the sweet vermouth. It gave the drink a little for fruit quality taste.
score: 2
Difford’s Shop logo
$0.72 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 25 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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* May not include all ingredients. Price per cocktail is an estimate based on cost of one cocktail with ingredients shown above and does not include shipping.